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Oswego County ballot envelope barcode issue: officials advise mailing as usual

The 2024 Oswego County mail in ballot with a misaligned window-to-barcode instruction.
Kat Kollins
The 2024 Oswego County mail in ballot with a misaligned window-to-barcode instruction.

Those voting early and absentee by mail in Oswego County may feel frustration when attempting to seal their official ballots.

Once the ballot itself is filled out and sealed, it’s supposed to be placed into an envelope for mailing. However, voters are unable to line up a barcode through a window as instructed.

A representative with the Oswego County Board of Elections, says the county is aware of the issue, and voters shouldn’t worry, but should mail in their ballots as usual.

Kat is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in her field. In her current role as Content and Operations Manager at WAER in Syracuse, NY, she oversees content strategy, programming, technical operations, and talent development across the station's two active channels, having been promoted into the role in May 2026 after serving as Anchor/Producer, including local hosting of NPR's "All Things Considered."